Emergency services must develop strong crisis communication plans to effectively combat misinformation and ensure that accurate, timely info is reaching the public.

Community colleges often serve as lifelines for support during such crises, providing shelter, resources and a sense of ...

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As part of his recommended $115.6 billion budget, DeSantis would create a six-week sales tax holiday on gun and ammunition purchases.

The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters—including wildfires, hurricanes, floods, droughts, tornadoes, and ...

Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid a ...

Did you have Bonar, a specific game plan ... Road as a tornado's coming in, you know, this is before videos, before phone video. And it's incredible to watch, to look at those pictures and realiz ...

An American Airlines plane with 64 people on board collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., and crashed into ...

Santa Ana winds have died down across the Greater Los Angeles area, helping firefighters to bring almost 40,000 acres of ongoing wildfires under control.

Severe weather events, hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies can cause power outages, road closures, and disruptions to essential services. "Without a preparedness plan, families may struggle to ...